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Compliance Trainings

What does "reasonable accommodation" mean? How can our Agency make meetings accessible? Find out more about ODR's ADA compliance training for DC government agencies.

Agency ADA Coordinators

Find the agency ADA Coordinator to request a reasonable accommodations.

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One Community for All

Learn more about the Olmstead Community Integration Initiative.

Emergency Preparedness

Learn about the District's Emergency Preparedness Plan and the steps you can take to be ready for an emergency.

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ODR provides information, guidance and technical assistance to individuals with disabilities....

ADA Training

We offer ADA and other disability rights laws and regulations training to DC Agencies.

Sign Language Services

The Mayor's Office of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing provides sign language...

Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at anytime. Learn how you can prepare.

Braille Services

DC Government documents can be provided in Braille language upon request.

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Commission on Persons with Disabilities

The Commission is a Mayoral advisory body committed to enhancing the image, status, inclusion, and quality of life for all District of Columbia residents, visitors, and employees with disabilities, and to ensuring that they have the same rights and opportunities as those without disabilities. Learn more about the Commission.

Latest

Oct 26 2022

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments for Disability Community at 15th Annual Expo

Investments Include Expansion of Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Wage...

Oct 18 2021

ODR Releases Final 2021-2024 Olmstead Community Integration Plan Emphasizing District’s Commitment to Residents with Disabilities Living in the Most Integrated Community Settings

The Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is pleased to introduce the District’s

May 4 2021

ODR Releases Proposed 2021-2024 Olmstead Community Integration Plan, Emphasizing District’s Commitment to Residents with Disabilities Living in the Most Integrated Community Settings

The Office of Disability Rights (ODR) is honored to introduce the District’s proposed Olmstead...

Oct 19 2020

Director Mathew McCollough Testifies the “Service Animal in Training Clarification Amendment Act of 2019”

On October 19, 2020, DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough provided...

Oct 1 2019

Mayor Bowser Proclaims October Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 2019 WHEREAS National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes individuals with...

Jul 2 2019

May 2019 Newsletter

Check out ODR's May Newsletter, full of upcoming events and opportunities!

Jul 2 2019

June 2019 Newsletter

Check out ODR's June Newsletter, full of upcoming events and opportunities!

Apr 12 2019

April 2019 Newsletter

The April 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events and...

Feb 8 2019

February 2019 Newsletter

The February 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events and...

Jan 7 2019

January 2019 Newsletter

The January 2019 ODR Newsletter is now out. Check it out to learn about upcoming events...

Mar 2 2022

Director Mathew McCollough Provides Fiscal Year 2021 Performance Oversight Testimony

On February 10, 2022, DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough provided testimony...

Feb 18 2021

Director Mathew McCollough Provides Fiscal Year 2020 Performance Oversight Testimony

On February 18, 2021, DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough provided testimony...

May 26 2020

Director Mathew McCollough Presents FY2021 Budget Testimony

On May 26, 2020, DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough provided testimony on...

Feb 11 2020

Director Mathew McCollough Provides Fiscal Year 2019 Performance Oversight Testimony

On February 11, 2020, DC Office of Disability Rights Director Mathew McCollough provided testimony...

Apr 3 2019

FY 2020 Budget Oversight Testimony by Mathew McCollough

Director Mathew McCollough's testimony on the budget oversight for ODR in Fiscal Year...

Disability Sensitivity Training

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Watch our Telly Award Winning film, "Bob". Follow Bob, as he learns how to interact with people with disabilities.

Office of Disability Rights

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

Connect With Us
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 729 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5055
Fax: (202) 727-9484
TTY: (202) 727-3363
Email: [email protected]